Stud Fold Cottage offers a comfortable stay located in the stunning Upper Nidderdale village of Lofthouse which is set just outside of Pateley Bridge. This semi-detached cottage has plenty of character with a fireplace and wood burner and offers both couples and families a luxury holiday retreat whilst being ideally located to explore all that the Yorkshire Dales has to offer. But what really sets this gorgeous cottage apart from the rest is the fantastic views due to its elevated position. Relax in the peace and tranquillity and enjoy the spectacular scenery whatever the season as you get panoramic views from all around the property. Due to the elevated position of the cottage, the access road is more suited to SUV-type vehicles or those with higher ground clearance.
Entering the property through the porch into the delightful living area, this is a great space to relax in front of the wood burner on those colder evenings after a day exploring the local area. The living room is also open plan with the dining room giving a lovely area to socialise or spend some quality family time playing board games. On the same floor you have a well presented, well-equipped country kitchen which has plenty of room for food preparation. From the kitchen you access the beautiful, terraced area of the garden through a set of patio doors which gives you breath taking views over the stunning countryside from all angles, this is a fantastic place to watch the sun set whilst having a well-deserved drink al fresco style.
There is so much to see and do in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. For walkers Stud Fold Cottage is on the circular 53-mile Nidderdale Way route and Scar House and Angram reservoirs are signposted on the way back into Lofthouse. For cyclists the Pateley Bridge to Masham route and challenging Cote de Lofthouse climb featured as part of the 2017 Tour de Yorkshire and the 2019 World Cycling Championships are also nearby. Towns close by include Pateley Bridge which is a short 7-mile drive away giving you quick access to shops, café’s, restaurants and pubs. The market town of Masham is 10 miles away and, further afield, the cathedral city of Ripon is 40 minutes away or stylish Harrogate a 45-minute drive. Nearby National Trust attractions include the magnificent Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal near Ripon and Brimham Rocks in Summerbridge.